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Larry King
June 11, 2016
Just today, I search for David Sachen to see what became of one of my favorite teachers. While I am saddened to learn of his death, I recall vividly the vitality and energy with which he lived his life. I have thought of him often over the years and am ao grateful to have known him, ever so briefly.
July 8, 2014
The eagle has landed!
Cecelia (Fotovich)Mowry
July 5, 2014
I was on the St. Cecilia's choir for a number of years when I was growing up at St. John the Baptist church. Mr. Sachen was an incredible musician and I really enjoyed being on the St. Cecilia choir with him as the choirmaster. Rest in peace Mr. Sachen.
June 28, 2014
So sorry to hear about David's passing, he was a fun loving guy, sometimes goofy but to the point. My heart goes out to all his family and friend especially Kristy Poplau.
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Kim Smith
May 29, 2014
I had Mr. Sachen for German at Maple Woods Community College - he was a wonderful teacher. My condolences to his friends and family.
~Kim Smith (Parke)
Ralph Lewis
May 29, 2014
I had David as an instructor at OPHS in 66-67. A wonderful man who made the study of German language quite a bit of fun. He was the sponsor of the German Club there which a nice social group. Certainly, he will be missed by many different communities.
Holy Family Church
May 27, 2014
Holy Family parish extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of David Sachen and to our sister parish, St. John the Baptist, and to The Cathedral of St. Peter.
"Eternal rest grant onto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."
Jim Jaksetic
May 26, 2014
I was a member of St Cecilia's choir at St. Johns for many years. I remember many of the great moments and ceremonies that we participated in and at the center of all these memories is David Sachen. Always sharing his love of music, his talent of orchestrating, directing, singing and playing the organ. The choir was blessed to have such a wonderful and talented person adding that special touch to the numerous events that took place at St. Johns and through out the Strawberry Hill community and the Kansas City area. My deepest sympathies go out to David's relatives.
Phil Schroeger
May 26, 2014
David was a good friend at De La Salle. Rest in peace Brother.
Chuck Warzyn
May 26, 2014
David was my favorite college instructor. He was my German teacher at Maple Woods Community College in 1971-72. He was well liked by all his students for his great sense of humor, an energetic and lively style of teaching, and his tough but fair testing and grading.
james markovich
May 23, 2014
David everyone on the "hill" will certainly miss you & your beautiful music you added so much to the masses & we are all very proud of you for your outstanding example of dedication,commitment & freindship...
Kim C
May 22, 2014
With sympathy to David's family and friends. I enjoyed teaching math with David at Maple Woods. He had a great dedication to students and a fun sense of humor.
John Brennan
May 22, 2014
I sang on the St. John's Boys and Adult Choir when I was younger, so for many years David played a big part in my life. He towers in my memories of St. John's and Strawberry Hill, and I treasure those of his musicianship, pedagogy, compassion, and humor.
May 22, 2014
David was our friend and choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. Peter. He had a great talent for selecting just the right music, both traditional and modern, to match the liturgy of the special ceremony or Mass.
We will cherish the good times together relaxing on Sunday afternoons.
Joe & Monica Brentano
May 21, 2014
I knew him well...he will be missed.
Kevin Johnson
May 21, 2014
Whenever I listen to classical music, I will always remember you & the beautiful music we (The St Peters Cathedral Choir) sang under your direction! God Bless You! Jessica
Steve Porter
May 21, 2014
I was one of Herr Sachen's students during his two years at Southeast High School in 1964 All that has been said of his wonderful enthusiasm and teaching ability I echo. He was the best teacher I ever had, and I looked forward to each hour I spent in his classes. This is a loss of great magnitude.
Robert (Bob) Williams
May 21, 2014
David Sachen was my professor at Maple Woods more than 40 years ago. I remember him well as one of the best professors I ever had and as one of the most caring people I was ever fortune enough to know. His model of excellence, both in teaching and in relationships, has always been a guide to me. We are all poorer that he is no longer among us.
Bernadette Kovac-Tomasic
May 21, 2014
Now you & dad can "discuss" politics just like old times. Rest in peace.
May 21, 2014
Herr Sachen was one of my late husband's favorite teachers at OPHS in the late 60's. Bob took German all through high school and at the University of Missouri. When Mr. Sachen attended one of our class reunions Bob was so thrilled to see him again. He sounds like a true renaissance man who has influenced so many throughout his life. RIP.
Virginia Dameron
Jeffrey Kalcic
May 21, 2014
I sang in the choir at St. John in grade school and then in high school. David was a great guy and a great choir director. He is probably partially responsible for my love of music and singing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be truly missed!
May 20, 2014
Herr Sachen was an institution in the late 60s at Oak Park High School and everyone loved his classes. He was a gifted speaker of German, with hardly any accent when he spoke and he was an animated teacher, getting the class involved in his German-only lectures, with songs and activities interspersed with the obligatory verb drills and rhymes, to help us remember the many lists of pronouns which must be memorized to learn the German cases. I loved German so much, I decided to follow in his footsteps, studying at KU and going to live inGermany for over 5 years. I now teach at Wichita State University, after experiences at 3 different universities and nearly 20 years in various high schools around the states, My friend from H.S., Kathy Keesee Gold also became a German teacher, after Mr.Sachen's enthusiasm rubbed off on her, and she taught for over 20 years at NKC High School. so, while I knew nothing of his church connection, I do know that many, many students were touched by this wonderful teacher's talent. Moege er in Frieden ruhen. In Ewigkeit,
Ihr ergebene Studentin,
Debbie Wadman
Mr Sachen pg 15 of 1965 Paseon, he also taught at Paseo High School.
Bill Walker
May 20, 2014
Eliza Grace
May 20, 2014
A Wyandotte County icon indeed!
It's mighty lonely on the hill without you.
John Winkels
May 20, 2014
David was a friend, with a devilish sense of merriment and music making. For 14 years I had the distinct priviledge of making music with him at the gold dome Cathedral in KCMO. He enhanced greatly those evening Liturgies on Sunday nights, when many came from miles around. We would occasionally get on an instrumental improvisation together during 2nd collections, one in front on piano, one in the balcony on the organ. He would throw me a curve like changing into the key of Gb. Who does THAT besides Sachen! Then we would howl about it after Mass. He was a master organist. He could make the new Ruffatti organ "sing" brilliantly. He understood the Liturgy and the integrity of its music, and by listening to him play, David helped me grow as a musician. I am eternally grateful. May he rest in the arms of God forever.
And please God, give him a HARP, not an ACCORDIAN!
May 20, 2014
Thank you my dear Uncle David for everything that you have done for me, as a child growing up in Grandmother's house with you, and for everything that you have done for the church and the community.
It is because of you that I have my appreciation for classical music!
When the pipe organ was built at St John's, I have very fond memories of spending a Saturday afternoons with just you and I in the choir loft, listening to you practice.
You will be dearly missed!
Chris Murphy
May 20, 2014
Thank you David for all the great memories especially all our St. Peter's Choir Masses and parties.You always amazed us with your incredible improvisations. You loved your music and having your friends around you. My children and I will miss seeing you and spending time with you. God has already blessed you, we know that. Pray for us.
Patty Ingraham(Gerkovich), Anna, Nick, Leah, Claire and Pookie
Toni Stephen
May 20, 2014
David you will be missed.
May 20, 2014
God had this brand new pipe organ just installed with thousands of pipes, hundreds of manuals, ranks stops, pedals and voices. Newly arrived Don Lipovac said 'I know just the fellow who could try this out for you.' God said 'bring him up.'
Theresa Jaksetic
Agnes Pavicic
May 20, 2014
Thank you David for the many hours of beautiful music you gave us. It will be a tremendous loss to the Strawberry Hill community. My sincere condolences to your extended family.
May 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss,Connie he was a special man. Kay D.
David Farmer
May 20, 2014
Mr.Sachen, thank you for teaching me to sing.you are an icon of strawberry hill. You lived your life for the good of others, this shall not pass.
Dodi
May 20, 2014
Your presence and colorful song lyrics are already missed. Strawberry Hill and Central Avenue will not be the same.
May 20, 2014
I, too, had Herr Sachen for three years of German at Oak Park -- 1965-1968. I loved him! Best teacher at the school!
Randy Moore
Gary Snow
May 20, 2014
I was a student of Herr Sachen's at Oak Park High School 1967-69. He was by far the best teacher I ever had and became a friend.
Deena McCamis
May 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. I was a student of his in German for 3 years at Oak Park High School 45 years ago, and I have many fond memories of him. He was such a joyous teacher and mentor, making his classes the place to be! I have thought of him often through the years as I still use my German (albeit a bit rusty now) from time to time. My sincere condolences to his family.
Donna Sullivan
May 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. I grew up listening to David's magic at St John's. David was the center of every mass he played and orchestrated. One of the main reasons we went to Midnight Mass every year was to hear the music. So beautiful. The angels now have a new choirmaster. Thank you David for wonderful memories.
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